The Hemingway Society invites proposals for the 21st International Hemingway Conference, exploring Hemingway’s ties to Toronto and his broader literary legacy.

Toronto was a pivotal stop in Hemingway’s early career—a place where he honed his craft as a journalist, earned his first bylines at The Toronto Star, and briefly settled to welcome his first child in 1923. The 2026 conference offers an opportunity to revisit these formative years and discuss Hemingway’s impact from multiple perspectives.

We welcome innovative perspectives on any aspect of Hemingway studies, including literary, cultural, and theoretical approaches. Proposals exploring Hemingway’s early career, Toronto connections, and new angles on his work are especially encouraged:

• The impact of Hemingway’s journalistic training on his literary style
• Hemingway’s Toronto years in a global and transnational context
• Reconsidering Hemingway’s mentorship networks (e.g., Morley Callaghan)
• Hemingway and civic responsibility
• The role of sports, competition, and masculinity in Hemingway’s early work
• Rethinking Hemingway’s relationship with modernist movements in Canada and beyond

In addition to individual 15-minute papers, we invite panel proposals (up to 4 presenters + respondent), roundtables (5-6 participants + moderator), pedagogy sessions, and multimedia/creative arts presentations.

Submission Deadline: October 31, 2025. Early submission by July 31 is strongly encouraged. 

• Proposals (300 words) should outline the topic and approach and include a Works Cited.
• Include a brief bio and A/V requirements.
• For panels/roundtables, provide bios for all participants.
• For multimedia/creative submissions, include a sample of work.
• Graduate students applying for a Hinkle travel grant should note their status, institution, degree sought, and expected completion date.

For details on the conference, accommodations, and to submit your abstract, visit hemingway2026@torontomu.ca

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Accepted presenters will be notified by December 31, 2025.

Please share this CFP widely with colleagues, students, and Hemingway enthusiasts.